GRE Word List

AVOCATION

a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby

The meaning of the word avocation is a subordinate occupation pursued in addition to one's vocation especially for enjoyment : hobby.

Random words

WordMeaning
hutan often small and temporary dwelling of simple construction : shack
disbandto break up the organization of : dissolve
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
carapacea bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab)
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
coincorner
adherentone who adheres to something: such as
ineffableincapable of being expressed in words : indescribable
melancholydepression of spirits : dejection
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly